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Council backs application for Hope village community design workshop, tentatively pledges $7,500 match
Summary
Scituate council voted to support a letter of interest for a community design workshop for the Village of Hope seeking $100,000–$125,000 in external funds and discussed a $7,500 town match to be identified by the treasurer; the council approved submitting the application contingent on treasurer confirmation of funds.
The Town Council voted to support submitting a letter of interest for a community design workshop for the Village of Hope, a competitive opportunity that could bring $100,000 to $125,000 in design assistance to the village. Rob Bauer and other proponents said the grant process requires town involvement and citizen input; the application deadline required action before the next meeting.
Council members asked where the town match of $7,500 would come from. Treasurer (Ted) and staff indicated they would look for an appropriate line item and that any commitment to spend town funds would return to council for authorization if the grant is awarded. One councilor suggested approval of the letter could be contingent on the treasurer's office finding the $7,500; the council agreed and approved the motion to submit the letter of interest.
The project proponents said the program includes outreach and on-site tours and would require citizen participation and a steering committee if selected.
